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Egg Facts

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Eggs are an emblem of life for every culture, but each culture has its own rituals and rights surround the egg. Find out some of these egg facts.

How The Pirate Bay Works

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Pirate Bay is a controversial file sharing Web site. Learn what Pirate Bay is, what it offers and the legal issues surrounding Pirate Bay.

10 Advancements in Environmental Engineering

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Environmental engineering existed long before it had a name. It began at the dawn of civilization when we started changing our surroundings to meet our needs.

The Gullah Geechee Tradition of 'Haint Blue' Paint Keeps the Spirits Away

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The Gullah Geechee people painted porch ceilings blue to trick haints into thinking their houses were surrounded by water, which a haint can't cross.

How Google Books Works

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Google Books aims to spread knowledge by scanning books and putting them online. See how Google Books works and the controversy surrounding Google Books.

10 Area 51 Conspiracies

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The mysteries surrounding the U.S. government's Area 51 have stimulated many outlandish theories. View 10 Area 51 conspiracies to learn more.

Can an Electric Eel Kill You?

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Electric eels actually aren't eels at all, but they certainly are electric. Their shock can kill animals in surrounding waters, but could it take down a human?

Gen X Slang: Yuppie, Bogus, Cool Beans and More

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Gen X — born roughly between 1965 and 1980 — came of age surrounded by cassette tapes, arcades, and MTV. This generation created a language all its own.

Is 7/7/07 a lucky day?

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July 7, 2007 is considered by many people to be one of the luckiest days of the century. Find out what the excitement surrounding 7/7/07 is all about.

Wishing Wells: Meaning, Superstitions, and Famous Locations

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Did your wish come true? Before you toss another coin, discover the bizarre origins and strange superstitions surrounding wishing wells. Click to learn more.

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